Items Prohibited by Post to 🇮🇳 India
India Post and customs assess all international parcels. No effective de minimis for e-commerce imports. Non-commercial gifts under INR 5,000 may be exempt. All taxable items require payment before release.
Prohibited Items
The following items cannot be sent by post to India.
Vape E Cigarette
Import of vape products banned
Alcohol Spirits
Alcohol / Spirits is generally prohibited from postal import into India.
Tobacco Cigarettes
Tobacco Cigarettes is generally prohibited from postal import into India.
Cbd Oil
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into India.
Cannabis Seeds
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into India.
Coins Collectible
Collectible coins (numismatic) is generally prohibited from postal import into India.
Firearms
Firearms is generally prohibited from postal import into India.
Pepper Spray
Pepper Spray is generally prohibited from postal import into India.
Pocket Knife
Pocket Knife is generally prohibited from postal import into India.
Ammunition Sporting
Sporting ammunition is generally prohibited from postal import into India.
Counterfeit Goods Warning
Counterfeit Goods is generally prohibited from postal import into India.
Ivory Cites
Ivory & CITES-Listed Items is generally prohibited from postal import into India.
Antiquities
Antiquities is generally prohibited from postal import into India.
Restricted Items
Gold Jewellery
High duties and import restrictions
Limit: Personal gift exemption up to INR 50,000
Power Bank Lithium
India Post restricts lithium batteries
Limit: Under 100Wh in device
Hemp Seeds Sterilised
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit when posted to India.
Codeine Medication
Codeine (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to India.
Adderall Medication
Adderall (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to India.
Tramadol Medication
Tramadol (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to India.
Meat Products
Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to India.
Dairy Products
Dairy Products requires declaration / permit when posted to India.
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to India.
Carrier-Level Restrictions
These carriers have additional prohibited items specific to India.
DHL Express
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
FedEx International
Full carrier profile →- ✗Satellite phones without license
- ✗Maps depicting incorrect borders
UPS Worldwide
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
Royal Mail International
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
USPS International
Full carrier profile →- ✗Maps showing disputed territories incorrectly
- ✗Satellite phones
Australia Post International
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
Canada Post International
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
Aramex
Full carrier profile →- ✗Satellite phones without WPC license
EMS (Express Mail Service)
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
Yamato Transport (TA-Q-BIN)
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
J&T Express
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
DPD (Deutscher Paket Dienst)
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
GLS (General Logistics Systems)
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
La Poste / Colissimo
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
Deutsche Post / DHL Paket
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
China Post (EMS)
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
Japan Post (Yu-Pack)
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
Korea Post (EMS Korea)
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
India Post (Speed Post)
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
Australia Post
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
Canada Post
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
Asendia
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
Evri (formerly Hermes UK)
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
Purolator
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
SF Express (Shun Feng)
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
Pos Malaysia (Pos Laju)
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval
SingPost (Singapore Post)
Full carrier profile →- ✗E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
- ✗Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
- ✗Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Drone components without DGCA approval